Local

Photo of the small alleged threat posted inside a girls bathroom at Hart County High.

Photo of the small alleged threat posted inside a girls bathroom at Hart County High.

School system reacts to threat posted in bathroom

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Students, parents and faculty were on alert at Hart County High School on Friday, Dec. 10, after a potential threatening note was found on campus. According to authorities, the note was written on a piece of paper found in a girl’s bathroom. It was discovered on Thursday, Dec. 9.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Hartwell’s AARP last one remaining in region

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Hartwell’s AARP managed to stay alive through a pandemic that shuttered many organizations like it, and is determined to continue its work as a force for good. AARP chapters across the state of Georgia suffered from the pandemic and soon collapsed due to numerous circumstances their members faced.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
1915: Mr. S.F. Hembree, of Route 5, killed a wild feral pig near his farm that weighed in at 625 pounds. Mr. Hembree summed up his kill in three words: “That’s some hog.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Nov. 30 •A man was arrested and charged with family violence simple battery. Dec.
Alongside Hart County Chamber of Commerce members, Alan Powell and Red Clay Property employees open the new office in Hartwell at 3059 Ridge Road.

Alongside Hart County Chamber of Commerce members, Alan Powell and Red Clay Property employees open the new office in Hartwell at 3059 Ridge Road.

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

State House Rep. Powell opens Red Clay Properties in Hartwell

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
For State Representative Alan Powell, working as a politician means doing what is best for his constituents. Working as the owner of Red Clay Properties is what he loves to do for himself and his employees.
Hart County band directors Alan Tolbert (left), Ron Jonson (center) and Stacey Wade (right) in 2017. Wade was the director between the tenures of Jonson and Tolbert .

Hart County band directors Alan Tolbert (left), Ron Jonson (center) and Stacey Wade (right) in 2017. Wade was the director between the tenures of Jonson and Tolbert .

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Late band director leaves musical mark on HCHS

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Former Hart County band director Ron Jonson’s contagious love for music left a legacy of music educators impacting the Hart County band program to this day. Jonson passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 30, at the age of 78.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

City authorizes $500 bonuses for all employees

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
After Monday’s City of Hartwell council meeting, the group announced it was authorizing Christmas bonus checks worth $500 to all employees, full time and part time. Mayor Brandon Johnson said the bonus “had been on our minds” for some time.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Hartwell a finalist to hold Santa-themed fishing event

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
The City of Hartwell was notified this week that it has been selected as a top 5 finalist for a contest hosted by Berkley Fishing called “What does Santa do after Christmas?” If selected, Hartwell would host an initiative called “He goes fishing,” which answers the initial question.
The Hartwell First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir and Orchestra captivates concert goers on Sunday evening, Dec. 5 with its show, “Christmas Changes Everything.”

The Hartwell First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir and Orchestra captivates concert goers on Sunday evening, Dec. 5 with its show, “Christmas Changes Everything.”

 Exclusive Subscriber Content

Hart Christmas season in full swing

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Hart County had several Christmas events in the spirit of the holiday season this weekend that created opportunities for its citizens to give and receive.